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Pegasus Trains.Pdf WORLD CLASS TRAINS WORLD CLASS TRAINS THE AMERICAN ORIENT EXPRESS THE EASTERN AND ORIENTAL EXPRESS Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone era, when the journey Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone era, when itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller much more gracious way of travel - in a living re-creation of the golden age of rail. and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living The American Orient Express is a privately owned company and no relation to the British owned Orient Express. The train is a collection of cars that were purchased from re-creation of the golden age of rail. Experience a unique view of the hidden museums and private collections throughout America. With many exciting itineraries, treasures of South East Asia on board the opulent Eastern and Oriental the journeys trace jazz and blues to their origins in New Orleans, through the National Express. Journey from the ancient and mysterious city of Bangkok, across Parks of the Pacific coast, from hushed canyons to boiling mud pots, keeping the the infamous bridge over the river Kwai and on through the lush jungles of tradition of the golden age of rail with luxury and style. Malaysia and the city of Kuala Lumpur to the modern city of Singapore. Cat No: PEGDVD1123 Cat No: PEGDVD1124 Length: 55 mins Length: 55 mins 5 034504 712379 5 034504 712478 WORLD CLASS TRAINS WORLD CLASS TRAINS THE SOUTH ORIENT EXPRESS THE TRAIN DE LUXE Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone era, when the journey RAIL SAFARI itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone era, when the journey much more gracious way of travel - in a living re-creation of the golden age of rail. Eight itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. vintage 40’s and 50’s era stainless steel Budd cars, restored in luxurious classical period A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a style with dome dining, vista dome, parlour and observation cars provide the finest rail much more gracious way of travel - in a living re-creation of the golden age of rail. excursions through the incomparable Copper Canyon area of Northern Mexico in the A luxury train journey through Zimbabwe from Johannesburg to one of the natural rugged Sierra Madre Mountains. Covering an area larger than the Grand Canyon, this wonders of the world, Victoria Falls. Reliving the golden age of the steam train, the area is rugged and remote; much only accessible by train. From cactus and sagebrush to route snakes through some of the continent’s wildest National Parks. The railway cedar and pine, with cascading waterfalls and breathtaking views of the canyons. Visit was a central part of a planned British colonisation of the entire African continent, by the natural wonders, rustic villages and the Tarahumara Indians, the native inhabitants of Cecil John Rhodes and the route is rich in historical traditions. Rhodes’ private carriage the area. A train journey to another world... the world of the Copper Canyon. is still used by the Train De Luxe on the journey. Cat No: PEGDVD1125 Cat No: PEGDVD1126 Length: 55 mins Length: 55 mins 5 034504 712577 5 034504 712676 WORLD CLASS TRAINS WORLD CLASS TRAINS THE VENICE SIMPLON THE AL ANDALUS EXPRESS ORIENT EXPRESS Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone era, when era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a more gracious way of travel - in a living re-creation of the golden living re-creation of the golden age of rail. The Venice Simplon Orient Express age of rail. A full seven days aboard this decadent train, through the is the most famous train in the world. This is an adventure reliving the wondrous vistas of Spain’s Andalucia, Granada, Seville and one of mystique and sheer decadence of travelling in Edwardian splendour, carrying passengers across Europe in the style of a bygone era, with sumptuous the seven wonders of the world, the spectacular Alhambra. cuisine and a personal service which is beyond comparison. Cat No: PEGDVD1127 Cat No: PEGDVD1128 Length: 55 mins Length: 55 mins 5 034504 712775 5 034504 712874 WORLD CLASS TRAINS WORLD CLASS TRAINS THE NORTHERN BELLE THE BLUE TRAIN THE BRITISH ORIENT EXPRESS There can be few better ways to explore the wondrous scenery of South Africa than from the luxurious comfort of the Blue Train. Following the classic route Enjoy the hidden beauty of the British countryside from the lavish comfort of the from Pretoria to Cape Town, the journey takes in a rainbow of landscapes Northern Belle. One of the most recent luxury trains, this ‘British Orient Express’ from bustling city life to fertile valleys via mountain chains and some of the is every bit as glamorous as its illustrious counterpart, offering a magnificent revival of the bygone romantic age of railway travel. Visit and explore some of best safari adventures that the world has to offer. The pride of South African Britain’s most historic and stunning cities and sites, while revelling in the elegant rail travel, the Blue Train combines traditional style with the latest of modern furnishings of one of the world’s most stylish trains. With endless sumptuous technological comforts, and provides the very best in service and attention to cuisine and truly first class service, there can be few more enjoyable ways to detail, all within an incredibly friendly atmosphere. Providing interviews with discover Britain. Providing interviews with the train staff, the World Class Trains the train staff, the World Class Trains series presents a complete guided tour of series presents a complete guided tour of the luxury of rail travel around the the luxury of rail travel around the world. world. Cat No: PEGDVD1129 Cat No: PEGDVD1130 Length: 55 mins Length: 55 mins 5 034504 712973 5 034504 713079 WORLD CLASS TRAINS WORLD CLASS TRAINS THE ROYAL CANADIAN PACIFIC THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER A journey on the Royal Canadian Pacific is not only an adventure through Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the spectacular and dramatic Canadian landscape, but also a nostalgic the journey was an experience in itself, aboard the opulent carriages of the return to the elegance, style and sense of occasion once attached to the world’s railways. A voyage where the passenger becomes a real traveller, concept of rail travel. Passing through the awe inspiring surroundings steeped not only in the natural, stunning beauty of the surroundings but of the Rocky Mountains, the labyrinthine Spiral Tunnels, and the vast also in the romance and opulence associated with the golden age of rail. A expanse of Canadian prairie land, the journey presents a spectacular vista classic rail adventure experiencing the thrills of crossing the Canadian Rockies. of changing environments. Relatively small by luxury train standards, Torrential waterfalls, soaring eagles and the contrast of sapphire blue lakes a journey on the Royal Canadian Pacific provides the traveller with an and snow-capped peaks are spectacular and can all be viewed from either the intimate and unforgettable experience of genuine luxury, continually magnificent bi-level dome car or the observation carriage. The unmatchable comfort and elegance of the Goldleaf service brings to life the era when the reinforced by exceptional cuisine and service on board. railways were the “only” way to travel. Cat No: PEGDVD1131 Cat No: PEGDVD1132 Length: 55 mins Length: 55 mins 5 034504 713178 5 034504 713277 2 WORLD CLASS TRAINS WORLD CLASS TRAINS THE POLAR EXPRESS THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN Step aboard the Polar Express in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, and Discover the world’s most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the experience an unforgettable five-day round trip north to the Norwegian journey was an experience in itself, aboard the opulent carriages of the world’s port of Narvik. Discover centuries of Scandinavian history in the course railways. A voyage where the passenger becomes a real traveller, steeped not of a full tour itinerary of activities and excursions. Learn the ways of only in the natural, stunning beauty of the surroundings but also in the romance native Northern people, as the Polar Express takes you across the Arctic and opulence associated with the golden age of rail. Explore this aristocrat of trains, which represents the very apotheosis of rail-borne lavishness. Nine Circle and further north into the lands of the Midnight Sun, crossing into carriages in imperial purple livery with open observation terraces carry just 36 Norway before turning around at Narvik.
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